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  1. Nurse recruiter "ghosted"

    Lucky724 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am at a loss and am looking for advice on how I should proceed if at all..2 months ago I applied for a position at a large hospital. I was contacted for an interview, it went well, drug test done...

  2. Accepted dialysis clinic position, now having second thoughts - advice please?

    Lucky724 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I have never worked dialysis but have worked other flavors of nursing, mostly hospital. Interviewed and was offered a 4 days/week position in a chronic clinic for one of the "big two." I accepted but...

  3. Accepted dialysis clinic position, now having second thoughts - advice please?

    Lucky724 replied to Lucky724's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks for all who replied...I am not going to accept the position..there is still too much instability at the clinic - I spoke to the charge nurse Monday who told me the nurse who just came out of...

  4. Accepted dialysis clinic position, now having second thoughts - advice please?

    Lucky724 replied to Lucky724's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    UPDATE: I was contacted by the recruiter again...I explained to her my concerns about why I wasn't willing to move forward with the position..she tells me she completely understood my position but...

  5. How do you staff your Fresenius?

    Lucky724 replied to sammyjo24's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I see this is an old post..but was curious as to if you still worked for

  6. Is there such thing as financial aid for graduate school?

    Lucky724 replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in General Nursing

    It was for me..othewise I would not have been able to attend. I went to FAFSA and applied then worked with the Financial Aid dept at the

  7. Is it okay for RN to ask recovery patients not to swear?

    Lucky724 replied to SweetieBeeSandy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If a patient swearing is the worst of your day - you are an extremely lucky

  8. My Burnout Story

    Lucky724 replied to jk2185's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I understand, as many on here do, where you are right now with nursing..going to school to become a nurse is one thing, the reality quite another...it's difficult for co-workers (even in the best of...

  9. MA in charge of clinic?

    Lucky724 replied to anchordown16's topic in General Nursing

    MANY of the doctors offices/clinics where I live hire only MA's..sometimes they are referenced by "nurse" or refer to themselves as such..this has been a LONG standing issue in the area I live. I...

  10. Accepted dialysis clinic position, now having second thoughts - advice please?

    Lucky724 replied to Lucky724's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I agree..I think the other clinics that are close are in turmoil as well so this one is getting "leftovers" I am going to reach back out to the recruiter directly tomorrow to see where the staffing is...

  11. Accepted dialysis clinic position, now having second thoughts - advice please?

    Lucky724 replied to Lucky724's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    They never mentioned travelers just that employees are expected to help in other clinics once they have been there 6-12 months. I am still on the fence. Maybe now the other RN has started - that makes...

  12. Accepted dialysis clinic position, now having second thoughts - advice please?

    Lucky724 replied to Lucky724's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    No, according to the people at interviewed with and the nurse I spoke to a few days ago the first group of patients come in around 5:30 and start treatment around 6, they finish up between 9 and 10...

  13. Is it really that bad?

    Lucky724 replied to Sage611's topic in General Nursing

    One of the up sides to nursing is there are a TON of options once you get your license and some experience. Work/life balance is possible. You have more options as a nurse than a dental...

  14. Best way to avoid bedside care?

    Lucky724 replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    Home health, hospice, school nurse, camp nurse and health department to name a few other options. you also have contacts at the clinic you are at so maybe network to get hired there - even as a new...

  15. Accepted dialysis clinic position, now having second thoughts - advice please?

    Lucky724 replied to Lucky724's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thank you for all the replies..I contacted one of the people who interviewed me & pushed for more concise information since I had the feeling she wanted to say more when I was there for the...

  16. Advice

    Lucky724 replied to Nursey29's topic in School

    I worked with someone who left hospital nursing for school nursing..she really likes it/the schedule but she makes significantly less an hour. Teaching jobs, educator jobs, school jobs | SchoolSpring...

  17. Lied to in Interview

    Lucky724 replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    "Funny" you would post this as something very similar happened to me this past week..I interviewed for baylor position..was told it was only Sat/Sun, 7a-7p, great hourly rate, benefits, etc. Between...

  18. "Crazy" to decline this offer?

    Lucky724 posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I have been offered a job - hospital setting - overseeing two units - surgical and medical. The pay is 25K more than I make now but the responsibility would be 10 fold at least. Throughout the...

  19. "Crazy" to decline this offer?

    Lucky724 replied to Lucky724's topic in Nurse Management

    Update: my comments are to serve as a bit of friendly advice..first, I ended up having to take the managers position because one of the people on the panel interview was personal friends with one of...

  20. 40's a little too late?

    Lucky724 replied to bfwdesigns244's topic in Government, Military

    Contact a Recruiter for the Branches of Service you are interested in directly. They, better than anyone, would know what the current requirements

  21. Which way to go-advice please

    Lucky724 replied to Itsourchoices's topic in Nursing Career

    IF I read your post correctly you would work only one day a week - can't see where having to drive an hour each way 1 day a week and able to work in the area you would be happier in is an issue. Apply...

  22. RN in a rut....

    Lucky724 replied to Usingthejon's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I don't have any advice but did want to say I completely understand where you are coming from..how you are feeling...I, like anewsns, just went PRN where I work. I accepted a part time position that...

  23. The HARD Truth for most nurses

    Lucky724 replied to Humaneclowninscrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Is this post for

  24. Orientation at a new job

    Lucky724 replied to DeeDeeMoon's topic in Health, Stress Management

    If you read other threads here and reviews of Davita elsewhere you will see that by and large your experience w/them is not unusual. It's why they have high turn over and a lot of employees leave...

  25. My job is killing me

    Lucky724 replied to applesxoranges's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Good for you - I recently accepted a position that I knew was a mistake but ignored the flags and am going through what you were - depression/anxiety, etc. I decided to apply for other jobs more along...